SEI

Master trusts will need to be authorised by the regulator from October, but the current framework is still a draft. James Phillips explores if it's ready.

Steve Charlton has been appointed to a newly-created role in SEI's institutional business as part of plans to grow its defined contribution (DC) proposition across Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and Asia.

The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA's) provisional decision to refer the investment consulting market to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has largely been welcomed by the industry.

James Phillips explores the diverse range of responses to the government's green paper on sustainability and affordability of defined benefit schemes.

The quality of trustees must improve so they can better govern and challenge their advisers, according to a panel of MPs and experts, including the shadow pensions minister.

John St. Hill has been made deputy chief investment officer (CIO) in a newly created role at the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST).

KPMG's 2016 fiduciary management survey reveals more schemes are seeking independent advice but raises concerns about increasing hedging levels as the sector continues to expand. Stephanie Baxter reports.

Savers in defined contribution (DC) schemes will benefit from Brexit if their investments are truly diversified, says SEI's Ashish Kapur.

PP looks at how standards on master trust governance are developing

Master trusts have grown rapidly as a result of auto-enrolment but there are concerns about the regulatory framework that underpins them. Padraig Floyd asks how things can be improved.